Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 20: Re-New Orleans
Five years ago this week, one of America’s greatest cities was 80% underwater. This show is a remembrance of what happened, a celebration of the New Orlean’s rebirth, and a call for continued renewal in the face of oil and all other odds.
We start off with Pops asking the question, “Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?”. Harry Connick Jr. gives us an aural tour of the cities essence & John Boutte follows with a musical reflection on what happened 80 years ago in the streets of Evangeline, as well as 5 years ago in the Lower Nine. Terence Blanchard sounds off with his visceral emotional reaction to Katrina, Irvin Mayfield plays a Jazz eulogy for his beloved city – and then we Second Line through the streets as Los Hombres provide a ‘Creole Groove’ to let you know that some things never die.
Then, to reveal the cities rebirth I take you to a party featuring the funkiest bands in the Crescent City – Jon Cleary, Trombone Shorty, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Astral Project, Papa Grows Funk, and the Neville Brothers.
We end with a reflection from Harry Connick Jr., reminding us what happened so that it never happens again.
This show is like the city of New Orleans itself – full of sorrow and joy, reflection and celebration in the face of death itself. There is a time to mourn and a time to dance – and this show does both , , , with a big ‘ol dose of hope.
Please feel free to send all comments and suggestions to Scott@SoulandJazz.com. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you.
Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 20 – Re-New Orleans
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Louis Armstrong Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans New Orleans 1947
Harry Connick Jr. New Orleans Chanson du Vieux Carré 2007
John Boutté Louisiana 1927 The Rebirth: The Sound of New Orleans 2006
Terence Blanchard The Water A Tale Of God’s Will (A Requiem For Katrina) 2007
Irvin Mayfield Just A Closer Walk With Thee Higher Ground: Hurricane Relief Benefit 2005
Los Hombres Calientes Creole Groove Vol. 4: Vodou Dance 2003
Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen Been and Gone Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen 2002
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews & Orleans Avenue We Gonna Make You Orleans & Claiborne 2005
Big Sam’s Funky Nation Up In Here Peace, Love & Understanding 2008
Astral Project Crescent City Strut Big Shot 2002
Papa Grows Funk Slinky Snake Live at the Leaf 2006
Neville Brothers Poppa Funk Walkin’ In The Shadow Of Life 2004
Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen More Hipper Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen 2002
Harry Connick Jr. All Those People Oh, My Nola 2007
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